Required Training
5 years of training in General Surgery and certification by the American Board of Surgery, then 1-2 years of specialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Recertification is required every 8 years.
Number of accredited programs (# of active residents)
45 Programs (71 active residents)
Average Salary
Median Base Salary of approx. $300,000 (U.S. Median Base Salary)
Commonly Encountered Medical Issues
Colorectal Malignancies/ Carcinoma
Hemorrhoids
Anal Fissures
Polyps/Benign Colorectal Neoplasm
Hernias
Professional Organizations
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
85 West Algonquin Road, #550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-290-9184
Fax: 847-290-9203
Email: ascrs@fascrs.org
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